Exercise Is Murder: A Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Prequel (Smiley and McBlythe Mystery Series Book 1) by Hammack Bruce

Author:Hammack, Bruce [Hammack, Bruce & Hammack, Bruce]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Jubilee Publishing
Published: 2019-05-31T06:00:00+00:00

9

The evening had not gone as Heather planned. The Irish pub, only a few blocks from the Logan Professional Building, proved to be a cacophony of noise, making discourse all but impossible. Brant shouted, “I’m sorry about the noise. If you’ll give me another chance, I promise I’ll pick a nice quiet place.”

Once back in Brant’s SUV she offered a full smile and said, “That made me long to visit Ireland again. In the pubs across the pond you’re either standing cheek-to-jowl, being constantly jostled, or sitting on a narrow chair at an undersized table. The conversations are loud, salty and stimulating. It brought back nice memories.” She reached over and rested a hand on his forearm. “You look tired… or is that worry I see in your wrinkled brow?”

“Both.” He caught what he said and pursed his lips. As he turned into the parking lot of the Logan professional building he said, “I’m sorry. This wasn’t a good idea.” He shook his head. “That’s not what I meant. It was a great idea, just bad timing.”

Heather spotted a car in the near-empty parking lot. She reached in her purse, pulled out a dollar bill and handed it to Brant. “Give this back to me, right now. You’re hiring me as your attorney.”

His baffled look came complete with pinched eyebrows. “Huh?”

She pointed. “In that car are two police detectives. They’re here to question you about the death of Ned Logan.”

“They already did. I told them all I know.”

“I don’t have time to explain.” Heather’s voice was all business. “If you don’t want to take a ride in the back of their car tonight, you’ll have to trust me. Give me the dollar back. I can advise you.” She looked into gray eyes. “Ned’s death has been ruled a homicide. You were the one who found him. That makes you a suspect. These guys aren’t going to play nice. Do you understand?”

“Yeah, I guess so. I didn’t know you were a lawyer.”

“I am, but I’m not licensed to practice in this state yet. I’ll be walking a fine line with what I say.”

Two men met them on the sidewalk outside the front door. The taller of the two said, “Brant Speedwell?”

A nod of Brant’s head took the place of words.

The man pulled back his coat revealing a pistol and badge on his belt. “Detectives Lowe and Hall from The Woodlands police. I need you to come with us.”

“Why?” asked Heather.

The badge flasher scowled, obviously not used to his authority being questioned. “Who are you?” he asked.

Brant spoke before Heather could. “This is Heather McBlythe, my legal advisor.”

The two detectives exchanged glances. Detective Lowe continued. “That doesn’t change a thing. You’re coming with us, Mr. Speedwell.”

“Is he under arrest?” asked Heather.

No answer.

“Is he being detained? If so, what did you use to establish probable cause?”

No answer.

“Gentlemen, you may be used to bullying your way through interrogations. I’m not. If you wish to question my client, we’re amenable, but it will be in his office.

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